Thornhill Open House @ Thronhill Community Centre
July 21st, 2024 (1pm)
Thank You, Everyone! We are incredibly grateful to all of you who attended our open house and shared your valuable input. Your participation and feedback means the world to us and our community. Together, we can make a difference and continue to grow and improve.
Highlights from the Event:
Sidewalks and Accessibility:
• Lack of sidewalks for people with wheelchairs and walkers.
• Dangerous hill on Old Lakelse Road for pedestrians and drivers.
• Urgent need for sidewalks in various areas, including Upper Thornhill.
Safety Concerns:
• Speed limits on residential streets (e.g. Laurel Street) are not enforced, leading to dangerous conditions.
• Blind intersection on Krumm Road just after the bridge is a hazard.
• Heavy trucks speeding (70-90 km/h) pose risks.
• Pets being hit and children at risk.
• Safe areas needed for children waiting for buses.
• Dangerous roads (e.g., DDP road) require attention.
Public Services:
• Gratitude for the Thornhill Fire Department Community Connection response to Kalum Lake fires.
• Issues with the conduct of upcoming bylaw vote.
• Need for a community garden.
• Bus stop and school bus stop improvements needed.
Community and Infrastructure:
• Unauthorized camps behind Circle K and other areas; lack of response from RDKS.
• Discussion on incorporation versus joining Terrace, including pros and cons.
• Query about the Thornhill group’s next meeting.
• Discussion on user groups and responsibilities concerning agricultural grounds.
• Suggestions for collaboration between groups (e.g., Totem Saddle Club, 4H, community garden).
• Maintenance responsibilities and shared goals.
• Example: donating manure/compost to the garden group, potential farm stand or farmers market.
Additional Concerns:
• Need for a cemetery.
• Safe areas for walking and nature walks (e.g., Penner Street forest area).
• Senior center improvements.
• Desire for a water park for children.
• Homeless situation and fire hazards due to camps in the forests.
• Need to monitor camps to keep them safe or remove them.
• Garbage dump times need to be more accessible.
Thank you for your support and engagement!
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Tom & Eliza Thornhill Community Association (TETCA) is dedicated to advancing the recognition and development of Thornhill, BC. Our mission is to elevate Thornhill's profile, leveraging its unique heritage, vibrant community, and economic potential to establish it as a distinguished and self-governing city. We envision a thriving Thornhill that maintains its rich cultural tapestry while fostering growth and innovation. Through strategic partnerships, community engagement, and sustainable development initiatives, TETCA is committed to transforming Thornhill into a recognized and autonomous urban center that offers a high quality of life for its residents and an inviting atmosphere for visitors and investors alike.